Purple-chested hummingbird
Amazilia rosenbergi
The purple-chested hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest. It is commonly hunted for the supposed medicinal properties of its beak by indigenous peoples in the area.
The purple-chested hummingbird (Polyerata rosenbergi) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.
It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest. It is commonly hunted for the supposed medicinal properties of its beak by indigenous peoples in the area.
Taxonomy
This species was formerly placed in the genus Amazilia. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 found that Amazilia was polyphyletic. In the revised classification to create monophyletic genera, the purple-chested hummingbird was moved to the resurrected genus Polyerata.
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Plumage colours
Distribution
Taxonomy
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Genus
- Amazilia
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Amazilia rosenbergi (Purple-chested hummingbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Amazilia rosenbergi, commonly known as the Purple-chested hummingbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Amazilia rosenbergi (Purple-chested hummingbird) belong to?
- Amazilia rosenbergi (Purple-chested hummingbird) belongs to the family Trochilidae, in the order Apodiformes.
- What colour is Amazilia rosenbergi (Purple-chested hummingbird)?
- The plumage of Amazilia rosenbergi (Purple-chested hummingbird) combines these colours: Green.
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